What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

It exemplifies a family of three, consisting of a father, mother, and son. In this sculpture, we see early depictions of patriarchy as the father is built the largest, the son being second largest, and the mother being the smallest. Despite the son’s age, the mother is still constructed as the shortest figure, likely due to her gender. Additionally, the mother can be seen gripping the father’s leg, showing how she is gripping for support, furthering the idea of a patriarchal society.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

The mother (the only female in the sculpture) is the shortest figure and the 2 males in the sculpture are constructed taller and standing upright. These elements help visualize the values of society dying this time period as patriarchal elements are evident early on in history.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

From past history classes, we learned about the patriarchal elements of society from different time periods and how women were seen as weaker and treated differently. We can connect this to today’s society and compare it to the strides made in women’s rights. For instance, we can compare this to women’s right to vote and other battles we were able to overcome.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

The museum was placed in the Egyptian art area as it further helps us visualize values in ancient Egyptian societies. Next to the hieroglyphics and other sculptures the museum displayed, this one helps us go deeper into familial relationships and societal dynamics.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

To us the story is kind of unclear because there are symbols of animals and hieroglyphics. There are human-like figures and a pet. Maybe the animal was the dead person’s previous pet.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

There is a figure at the bottom of the feet and the top of the head, which may represent the deity that they believe in and since they died, they want this deity rot let them unit the afterlife. The colors of the coffin also represent the wealth of this person.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

The object is more in the middle of the room, providing a greater sense of space to look around the mummy sculpture and surrounded by other objects relating to the time period.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

This looks like a portrait of someone wealthy at the time.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

There is different colors and patterns, as well as flowers in his hair.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

It resembles Frida Kahlo.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

They put it on its own column so that it draws attention to the portrait.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

This is a portrait of someone wealthy and of status.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

Many different colors and patterns as well as flowers in his hair

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

This portrait resembles Frida Kahlo.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

The museum displayed it on its own wall to draw attention.